There is a lot of pain and turmoil in the world. I breathe it in, hold it a moment, then breathe it out again. I cry if I need to, though most of the time, I cry when I see people being kind to each other, just because they are kind. I then deliberately focus my attention on what I can do, what I can add to the goodness in the world. Sometimes it is an appreciation of what is, sometimes it is a class I teach. It can be many things, but it is what I can do in the now.

I love the concept of thriving in my own season. I’ll have to let it marinate a bit. I’m not used to the idea of thriving yet. Oddly enough, it’s easier to hang onto surviving, because I know it well.

We really only have the “spacious present.” Trying to be in the past or in the future can cause stress if we don’t return to the present often enough. Taking a moment to reflect on the past or consider thoughts for the future is great, just remember to return to the present.

Some time ago, I chose peace over some relationships. It was a difficult choice, but one that I needed.

I’m Terza. From Colorado Always curious, learning and exploring. I love to read and am opening up to writing.